Portfolio 40683 Installation guide

Brand: Portfolio

Model: 40683

Type: Installation guide

ITEM #0338648, 0482291

WALL LANTERN

MODEL #40683, 40684

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service department at 1-800-643-0067, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

EST, Friday.

Serial Number _________________________ Purchase Date _________________________

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

EB13711

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Fixture 1

B Ring 1

C Mounting Bracket 1

Long Mounting

Screw

Qty. 2

Short Mounting

Screw

(preassembled

to Mounting

Bracket (C))

Qty. 2

Wire Connector

Qty. 3

Cap Nut

(preassembled to

Short Mounting

Screw (BB))

Qty. 2

Rubber Washer

(preassembled to

Short Mounting

Screw (BB))

Qty. 2

HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size)

A B

CC DD EE

BBAA

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the

product.

WARNING:

• Failure to disconnect the power supply prior to installation may result in serious injury or death.

• Somemetalpartsinthexturemayhavesharpedges.Topreventcutsandscrapes,wear

gloves when handling parts.

• Account for small parts and destroy packing material, as these may be hazardous to children.

• Useashlightoralternatelightsourcetolightworkareaduringinstallation.

• Assistancemayberequiredtosupportxtureduringinstallation.

• Toreducetheriskofre,electricalshock,orpersonalinjury,wireconnectorsprovidedwiththis

fan are designed to accept only one 12-gauge house wire and two lead wires from the fan. If

your house wire is larger than 12 gauges and there is more than one house wire to connect to

the two fan lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.

CAUTION:

• Be sure the outlet box is properly grounded or that a ground (green or bare) wire is present.

• Carefully check all screws, bolts and nuts to ensure they are secured.

PREPARATION

Before beginning installation of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with

package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to

assemble, install or operate the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 35 minutes

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, Pliers, Wire

cutters, Electrical tape and Safety goggles.

Helpful Tools (not included): Wire strippers, Wire cutters, Safety glasses and Step ladder.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Shut off power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel

beforeremovingtheoldxture.

DANGER: Failure to disconnect the power

supply prior to installation may result in serious injury

or death.

2. Ifnecessary,removetheoldxture.Tobetterassist

you later in the wiring process, consider making a

sketchofhowthextureiswiredbeforeyouremoveit.

3. Attach the mounting bracket (C) to the outlet box

(not included) using the long mounting screws

(AA). Then, remove the cap nuts (DD) and rubber

washers (EE) from the short mounting screws (BB).

Note: Short mounting screws (BB) should protrude

out from the outlet box and the horizontal bar with

short mounting screws (BB) should be parallel to the

horizon to ensure proper mounting.

Hardware Used

Long Mounting

Screw

x 2

Short Mounting

Screw

x 2

Cap Nut x 2

Rubber Washer x 2

OFF

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

4. If necessary, strip 1/2 in. of insulation from the end

of each supply wire. Twist the stripped ends of each

strand of wire with pliers (not included).

5.Connectsupplyandxture(A)wiresaccordingtothe

diagram and these steps:

•ConnecttheBarewirefromthexture(A)tothe

Bare/Green (ground) supply wire.

•ConnecttheBlackwirefromthexture(A)tothe

Black (hot) supply wire.

•ConnecttheWhitewirefromthexture(A)tothe

White (common) supply wire.

•Secureallwiringconnectionstogetherwithwire

connectors (CC).

•LooptheBarewirefromthexture(A)aroundthe

ground screw on the mounting bracket (C). Tighten

screw to hold bare wire in place.

Note: If house wires are different colors than referred

to above, stop immediately. It is recommended a

professional electrician determines the proper wiring.

Hardware Used

Wire Connector x 3

6. Tape the wire connectors (CC) to the wire using

electrical tape (not included). Turn the spliced/taped

wires upward and gently push the wires and wire

connectors (CC) into the outlet box.

WARNING: Ensure no bare wire or wire strands

are visible after making connections. Place the Black

and White wire connections on opposite sides of the

outlet box.

Hardware Used

Wire Connector x 3

Fixture

Black

White

Bare/Green

Black

White

Bare

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

7. Turn the ring (B) clockwise on the threaded rod

preassembledonthexture(A).

8.Mountthexture(A)ontotheshortmountingscrews

(BB) and secure with rubber washers (EE) and cap

nuts (DD).

Hardware Used

Short Mounting

Screw

x 2

Cap Nut x 2

Rubber Washer x 2

9. Install light bulb (not included). Use a 60-watt max.

medium-base E26 incandescent bulb or a 13-watt

max. medium-base E26 CFL.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Important: Shut off the main power supply before you begin any maintenance tasks.

Periodicallycleanthextureusingamild,non-abrasiveglasscleanerandsoftcloth.DoNOTuse

solvents or cleaners containing abrasive agents and do not spray liquid cleaner directly onto the bulb

or wiring.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Thexturedoesn’t

light.

1. Bulb is faulty or burned out.

2. The power is off or the fuse is

blown.

3. There is a faulty wire

connection.

4. The switch is bad.

1. Replace with new bulb.

2. Turn the power on or check the

fuse.

3. Turn the power off and check all

wire connections.

4. Test or replace the switch.

The fuse blows or

circuit breaker trips

when light is turned on.

There are wires crossed or the

power wire is grounded out.

Turn the power off and check all

wiring connections.

Fixturedoesnott

ushagainstthe

mounting surface.

Outlet box may not be mounted

ushwiththewall.

Removextureandmounting

bracket. Turn each short mounting

screw to adjust the length of the

screw protruding from the mounting

bracket.

Printed in China

9045 · 08/23/13

LIMITED WARRANTY

Themanufacturerwarrantsallofitslightingxturesagainstdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipfor

three (3) years from the date of purchase. If within this period the product is found to be defective,

take a copy of the bill of sale as a proof of purchase and the product in its original carton to the place

of purchase. The manufacturer will, at its option, repair, replace or refund the purchase price to the

consumer.Allcostsofinstallationandremovalofthextureistheresponsibilityoftheconsumer.This

warrantydoesnotcoverxturesbecomingdefectiveduetomisuse,accidentaldamageorimproper

handlingand/orinstallationandspecicallyexcludesliabilityfordirect,incidentalorconsequential

damages. As some states do not allow exclusions of limitations on an implied warranty, the above

exclusionandlimitationmaynotapply.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecicrightsandyoumayalsohave

other rights which may vary from state to state.

Portfolio 40683 Installation guide

Portfolio 40683 Installation guide

Portfolio 40683 Installation guide

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